HB2618 is a bill that proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-136, which relates to the Department of Health Services. The bill aims to include spirituous liquor produced by a licensed producer or imported by a licensed wholesaler in the list of spirituous liquors that are exempt from public health inspections conducted by the Department of Health Services (DHS). This exemption would apply to all commercially prepackaged spirituous liquor and all spirituous liquor poured at a licensed special event, festival, or fair in Arizona.

The bill also makes technical changes to the language, such as replacing the term "agency" with "department" and "funds" with "monies" for consistency. Additionally, it clarifies certain measures related to the detection, reporting, prevention, and control of communicable diseases, as well as the handling and transportation of food and drink, including meat and meat products, at the retail level. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-136
House Engrossed Version: 36-136
Chaptered Version: 36-136